United Healthcare reduces number of prior authorizations by 30%
The largest heath insurer in the U.S. is reducing the number of prior authorizations by about a third.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo
Today is Cinco De Mayo, but before you grab the chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant, take a minute to know what you are actually celebrating.
Federico family to unveil 'Logan's Law' alongside Graham, Fry in Myrtle Beach
The parents of Logan Federico will join Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Russell Fry in Myrtle Beach to unveil a law to prevent future tragedies similar to Logan's from occurring.
"Empowering girls through computer science" - ABC Columbia speaks with "Webgyrlz Code" during Midlands Gives
As Midlands Gives continues throughout Tuesday, ABC Columbia's Lee Williams spoke with Executive Director Shambi Broome, about her nonprofit Webgyrlz Code.
GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom
Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies.
US military leaders say ceasefire with Iran holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military leaders said Tuesday that a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect a day after Tehran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates.
Deputies: Man charged with murder after victim dies overnight
Richland County deputies say a victim has died after a Sunday night shooting.
Second measles case confirmed in Saluda Co.
State health officials say there is another case of measles in the Midlands.
Deputies: Teen arrested with gun on school bus
Richland County deputies say a student was arrested for having a loaded gun on a school bus Monday morning.
Sunday marks 1-year anniversary of murder of Logan Federico
May 3rd marks the 1-year anniversary of the murder of 22-year-old Logan Federico from Waxhaw, North Carolina.
Clarendon County deputies arrest 57-year-old for deadly motel shooting
Investigators say 57-year-old Willie Ray Nelson Jr. from Buffalo Junction, VA, has been arrested and identified as the suspect in the shooting.
Two Notch Road area boil water notice lifted by Columbia Water
According to Columbia Water, customers located at Two Notch Rd from O’Neil Ct to Cushman Rd (including portions of the area between Two Notch and 277) no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking or cooking.
Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years, ending operations immediately
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
More states join anti-trust lawsuit to block Nexstar-Tegna merger
An antitrust lawsuit to block the Nexstar-Tegna merger now has bipartisan support.
780K nasal spray bottles recalled
Bayer has recalled travel-size bottles of its Afrin Original Nasal Spray.
Oil companies report profit drops
Exxon-Mobil and Chevron both reported a sharp drop in profits for the first quarter of the year which is likely to change going forward as oil prices rise amid the war with Iran.
Firefighters battle blaze at Columbia recycling facility
Columbia firefighters say they responded to a fire at Sunoco Recycling on Idlewild Boulevard at 12:40 Friday afternoon.
Joint operation leads to drug arrests in Kershaw Co.
Deputies with the Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office say a joint operation with the Camden Police Department and SLED lead to multiple drug arrests.
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply: Hostilities have 'terminated'
The White House asserted to Congress in a letter Friday that hostilities with Iran have “terminated” despite the continued presence of U.S. armed forces in the region.
Trump says he'll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a fragile moment.
